Christmas Lunch inc. Curator talk on new Acquisitions
Christmas Lunch inc. Curator talk on new Acquisitions
Wednesday 08 December 2021
Christmas Lunch inc. Curator talk on new Acquisitions
Christmas Lunch inc. Curator talk on new Acquisitions
Wednesday 08 December 2021
Including a Private View of new Darly print acquisitions with curator Imogen Holmes-Roe
Throughout the late 18th century, hair was used in social satire as a symbol of what Samuel Fawconer described in An Essay on Modern Luxury as “fashionable folly”. An increasing focus on outward appearance was not confined to the aristocracy, but soon made its way to the artisan, artist and upper servant classes. Vanity and narcissism were deemed immoral qualities and in response, Georgian caricature sought to criticise this preoccupation with appearance.
At the forefront of this critique were Mary (fl.1757-1776) and Matthew Darly (c.1720-1780), who in the 1770s pioneered the Macaroni print culture. Join Imogen Holmes-Roe, Curator (Historic Fine Art) as she offers a preview of the Whitworth’s major new acquisition of 27 satirical Macaroni prints.
Friends of the Whitworth contributed to this recent Acquision of prints.
Two course Lunch in the Café in the Trees
Main course please indicate choice when booking……
- Roast Salmon, Crushed potatoes, & Salsa Verde
- Spinach, mushroom & red pepper Wellington
Further Details:
Cost per person: £35.00
Booking has now closed for this event.
Time: 11.00am
Venue: Study Centre, the Whitworth
Booking FOW website, by Post with email for confirmation, please send s.a.e. for ticket. Telephone 07772 461808 Tues to Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm
Don't forget to include Main Course:
Regular/ Vegetarian menu choice when booking on-line
Including a Private View of new Darly print acquisitions with curator Imogen Holmes-Roe
Throughout the late 18th century, hair was used in social satire as a symbol of what Samuel Fawconer described in An Essay on Modern Luxury as “fashionable folly”. An increasing focus on outward appearance was not confined to the aristocracy, but soon made its way to the artisan, artist and upper servant classes. Vanity and narcissism were deemed immoral qualities and in response, Georgian caricature sought to criticise this preoccupation with appearance.
At the forefront of this critique were Mary (fl.1757-1776) and Matthew Darly (c.1720-1780), who in the 1770s pioneered the Macaroni print culture. Join Imogen Holmes-Roe, Curator (Historic Fine Art) as she offers a preview of the Whitworth’s major new acquisition of 27 satirical Macaroni prints.
Friends of the Whitworth contributed to this recent Acquision of prints.
Two course Lunch in the Café in the Trees
Main course please indicate choice when booking……
- Roast Salmon, Crushed potatoes, & Salsa Verde
- Spinach, mushroom & red pepper Wellington
Further Details:
Cost per person: £35.00
Booking has now closed for this event.
Time: 11.00am
Venue: Study Centre, the Whitworth
Booking FOW website, by Post with email for confirmation, please send s.a.e. for ticket. Telephone 07772 461808 Tues to Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm
Don't forget to include Main Course:
Regular/ Vegetarian menu choice when booking on-line
EVENT DATE
DECEMBER 08, 2021
COST
£35.00 per person
POSTAL BOOKINGS
Booking Closed
NUMBER OF PLACES
Max. places: 29
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